The UK School Games is a multi-sport event for the UK’s elite young athletes of school age.
The sports programme has been increased for 2008 to include a second team sport – hockey which, combined with the existing programme of; Athletics, Badminton, Fencing, Gymnastics, Judo, Swimming, Table Tennis and Volleyball brings the total to 9 sports. The integrated programme of disability events in Athletics, Swimming and Table Tennis increases the athletes competing in 2008 to over 1500.
Each of the nine sports are combined into a four-day Games environment designed to replicate the feel of major events such as the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
The UK School Games seeks to create an inspirational and motivational setting which encourages more young people to take part and succeed in sport.
Competitors are selected primarily based upon results from the English Schools Championships (www.esaa.net), however Power of 10 rankings and results from other major Championships are also taken into consideration. Selection for the Paralympic events is based primarily upon results from the DSE National Championships (www.disabilitysport.org.uk), however regional DSE Championship results are also considered. Please note that final team selection is based upon the decision of the UKSG North East Selection Committee.
Please visit the UK School Games website for more details.
You can keep up to date with your ranking through the Power of Ten website.
The point of contact for the UK Schools Games (North East Team) is Neil Cameron
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